What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Aided Design Programmer (Cabinet Engineer / Custom Millwork) position at Friday Workforce Solutions?
Cabinet Engineer / Architectural Millwork CAD/CAM Programmer
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
- Job title: Cabinet Engineer / Architectural Millwork CAD/CAM Programmer
- Location and work arrangement: Greenville, SC, onsite
- Employment type: Full-time, exempt
- Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
POSITION PURPOSE
This role exists to turn architectural plans and design intent into accurate, buildable production files for custom cabinetry and architectural millwork. It owns the handoff point between design and manufacturing: every drawing, cut list, and machine file released from this seat is what the shop and installers build from.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Required
- Demonstrated experience engineering custom cabinetry, commercial casework, or architectural millwork.
- Hands-on proficiency with Mozaik, Cabinet Vision, or comparable cabinet manufacturing CAD/CAM software.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural drawings, elevations, sections, specifications, and field measurements.
- Working knowledge of cabinet construction, joinery, sheet goods, hardwoods, veneers, laminates, edge banding, hardware, and finishing requirements.
- Working knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, nesting, production sequencing, and fabrication constraints.
- Strong mathematical, spatial, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines at once.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both office and shop-floor teams.
Preferred
- Advanced experience building and maintaining Mozaik or Cabinet Vision catalogs, standards, reports, and machining rules.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D design software.
- Knowledge of AWI/AWMAC quality standards and industry best practices.
- Experience with ERP, estimating, purchasing, inventory, or production-management systems.
- Background in high-end residential, hospitality, retail, institutional, or commercial millwork.
- Associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in drafting, engineering technology, woodworking, or a related field.